Wellbeing and Ethics of Animals in Shelters

Wellbeing and Ethics of Animals in Shelters provides an up-to-date, all-in-one resource for animal care and shelter professionals seeking the latest guidance on improving sheltered animals’ quality of life. Thousands of unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals are brought under the care of shelters around the world each year. The transition can be a frightening and stressful experience with physiological and behavioral implications for the animals. This book will cover the latest research and practices for improving the wellbeing of animals under the care of these facilities. Written by renowned animal welfare experts, early chapters of this book explore how animals come to be under the care of shelters and the ethical considerations of sheltering animals. Central chapters review health and behavioral assessments for shelter animals, offer guidance for the care of shelter cats and dogs, and discuss key steps to the successful adoption of sheltered animals. Latter chapters explore the human component of shelter animal care. Wellbeing and Ethics of Animals in Shelters tackles longstanding and emerging issues in animal sheltering and care. It is an accessible and important resource for animal care and shelter professionals, animal welfare researchers, and students of animal behavior, biology, and veterinary sciences.